Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, woke up in style as Professional Beauty Mumbai 2025 made a momentous return. On October 6-7, the Bombay Exhibition Centre witnessed packed halls, buzzing demo stages, fierce competitions, and a stunning showcase of talent. With learning and networking at its core, this edition marked yet another milestone in PBI’s journey as South Asia’s biggest beauty trade show.
Presented by 3TenX and powered by Ikonic Professional, PBI Mumbai brought together a dynamic mix of brands, educators, entrepreneurs, and beauty enthusiasts. The show offered the best across hair, beauty, make-up, spa, and nails. Over 300 brands unveiled new launches, breakthrough tools, and the latest trends and tech, while around 21,922 attendees explored two days of unmatched education, inspiration, networking, and business opportunities.
Competitions that stole the show
The Modern Barber Competition
The Modern Barber Competition, in partnership with Gamma+ Professionals, returned bigger and bolder with 90+ eager entries. Barbers from all over the nation battled it out in categories including Beard Cut & Styling – Short, Beard Cut & Styling – Long, Fade Cut, Hair Tattoo, Men’s Styling, and Trendy Haircuts (No Clippers).
Winners’ Corner:
Beard Cut & Styling (Long): Yash Lohor
Beard Cut & Styling (Short): Milind Bansode
Fade Cut: Lalmama Chhakchhuak
Hair Tattoo: Lalmama Chhakchhuak
Men Styling: Akansha Poddar
Trendy Haircut: Shubham Gondhalekar